A cricket star's international commitments have landed him with a fine for a minor motoring offence.

A cricket star's international commitments have landed him with a fine for a minor motoring offence.

England and Worcestershire fast bowler Kabir Ali appeared before magistrates in Worcester charged with failing to produce his driving licence.

Ali, 24, of Fulham Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, who admitted the charge at a previous court appearance, was fined £90 and ordered to pay £35 costs.

Kerry Clay, prosecuting, said Ali was stopped in Worcester's City Walls Road last September 19 by police officers and ordered to produce his vehicle documents at a local police station within seven days.

He failed to do so and was initially charged with not producing his driving licence, having no insurance and no test certificate.

But the no insurance and no test certificate offences were dismissed when Ali produced the documentation at yesterday's court appearance.

Roger Newman, defending, said: "He inadvertently forgot to go to the police station. That was a serious thing to do and he apologises.

"He was also involved in England cricket team commitments and travelled all over the world. Certain information was not disseminated to him and he apologises for that also."

Apologised

Ali recently starred for England on their one day tour of South Africa.

Speaking outside court, Mr Newman said: "He has been very busy, but acknowledges his responsibilities and apologised to the court."

Asked if he was looking forward to the new cricket season, Ali said: "Definitely."